Botanic Gardens or Gardens by the Bay
Singapore's two big gardens compared on price, hours, time to allow and the nearest MRT, with our pick for a half day.
| Singapore Botanic Gardens | Gardens by the Bay (Outdoor Gardens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to enter | Free to enter |
| Opening hours | Open daily from 5am to midnight | Open daily from 5am to 2am |
| Time to allow | Half day | 2 hours |
| Area | Tanglin | Marina South |
| Checked | Hours checked October 2026 | Hours checked October 2026 |
Our pick
Botanic Gardens or Gardens by the Bay with half a day?
Pick the Botanic Gardens for a calm half day, since entry is free every day and only the National Orchid Garden charges, S$15 for an adult visitor. Gardens by the Bay's outdoor gardens run from 5am to 2am, and its domes are ticketed. We'd walk the Botanic Gardens in the cool of the morning and save Gardens by the Bay for the evening.